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MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting of Council

15th July 2015

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SHIRE OF CARNAMAH

ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 15TH

JULY 2015

MINUTES __________________________________________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________

Page

DISCLAIMER

5

1. DECLARATION OF OPENING....................................................... 6

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE........................................................... 6

Present...............................................................................................

Apologies..........................................................................................

Leave of Absence (Previously Approved)........................................

6

6

6

3. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN

ON NOTICE.........................................................................................

6

4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME............................................................... 6

5. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE............................... 7

6. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST.......................................................... 7

7. PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS............... 7

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON

WITHOUT DISCUSSION..................................................................

7

9. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES..................................................... 7

9.1 Ordinary Meeting of Council 17th

June 2015 (as circulated)................. 7

Council resolution 20150701

10. MANAGEMENT REPORTS.............................................................. 8

10.1 FINANCE REPORTS.......................................................................... 8

10.1.1 Accounts for Payment............................................................................ 8

File: ADM0075

(Attachment 10.1.1)

Council Resolution 20150702

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10.1.2 Financial Reports to 30 June 2015......................................................... 10

File: ADM0075

(Attachment 10.1.2)

Council Resolution 20150703

10.1.3 Debtors for Write Off ............................................................................ 12

File: ADM0076

Council Resolution 20150704

10.1.4 2015/2016 Budget and Imposition of Rates and Charges …………..... 14

File: ADM0167

(Attachment 10.1.4 a & b)

Council Resolution 20150705 Recommendation 1

Council Resolution 20150706 Recommendation 2

Council Resolution 20150707 Recommendation 3

Council Resolution 20150708 Recommendation 4

Council Resolution 20150709 Recommendation 5

Council Resolution 20150710 Recommendation 6

Council Resolution 20150711 Recommendation 7

Council Resolution 20150712 Recommendation 8

Council Resolution 20150713 Recommendation 9

Council Resolution 20150714 Recommendation 10

Council Resolution 20150715 Recommendation 11

10.2 ADMINISTRATION REPORTS....................................................... 20

10.2.1 Concessional Loading Request – Stevemacs Bulk Fuel ……………... 20

File: ADM0255

(Attachment 10.2.1)

Council Resolution 20150716

10.3 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS............................................................. 22

10.3.1 Motion to Close the Meeting to the Public: Consideration of

Confidential Reports 23

Council Resolution 20150717

10.3.2 Confidential Item 25

Council Resolution 20150718

10.3.3 Motion to Re-Open the Meeting 26

Council Resolution 20150719

11. ORDERING THE COMMON SEAL................................................ 27

12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND MEMBERS.......................... 27

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13.

MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN

GIVEN................................................................................................... 27

14. NOTICE OF MOTIONS..................................................................... (For consideration at the following meeting, if given during the meeting)

27

15. NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE ADMITTED BY

COUNCIL............................................................................................. 27

16. CLOSURE OF MEETING................................................................. 27

APPENDICES

APPENDIX “A” MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

17TH

JUNE 2015 AS CIRCULATED.

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SHIRE OF CARNAMAH

DISCLAIMER

No responsibility is implied or accepted by the Shire of Carnamah for any act, omission or

statement or intimation occurring during Council or committee meetings.

The Shire of Carnamah disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused

arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or

intimation occurring during Council or committee meetings.

Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or

omission made in a Council or committee meeting does so at that person’s or legal entity’s

own risk.

In particular and without detracting in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any

discussion regarding any planning application or application for a licence, any statement or

intimation of approval made by any member or officer of the Shire of Carnamah during the

course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not taken as notice of approval from the

Shire of Carnamah.

The Shire of Carnamah advises that anyone who has any application lodged with the Shire of

Carnamah shall obtain and should only rely on WRITTEN CONFIRMATION of the

outcome of the application, and any conditions attaching to the decision made by the Shire of

Carnamah in respect of the application.

Signed: ____________________________

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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SHIRE OF CARNAMAH

___________________________________________________________________________

MINUTES

ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

Held in the SHIRE OF CARNAMAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS

On WEDNESDAY 15th

July 2015

Commencing at 2.00 pm

_______________________________________________________________________

1. DECLARATION OF OPENING

President, Cr Merle Isbister welcomed everyone in attendance and declared the meeting

open at 2.00pm.

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

Present

Cr M Isbister President

Cr C Kikeros Councillor

Cr D Wooltorton Councillor

Cr I Bowman Councillor

Cr I Stirling Councillor

Cr E Cockin Councillor

Mr W Atkinson Chief Executive Officer

Mr I Walsh Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Mr M Pumphrey Manager of Works and Services

Mrs K Kammann Senior Finance Officer

Ms S Boyton Executive Support Officer

Apologies

Cr S Laundy

Leave Of Absence (Previously Approved)

Nil

3. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN

ON NOTICE

Nil

4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Nil

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5. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Moved: Cr Wooltorton

Seconded: Cr Stirling

That Cr Bowman be granted a leave of absence from the August 2015 meeting of

Council.

CARRIED 6-0

6. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

Mr Malcolm Pumphrey declared a financial interest in Item 10.3.2.

7. PETITIONS, DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Nil

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT

DISCUSSION

Sadly Cr Laundy’s husband passed away Monday morning and our thoughts are with

Cr Laundy at this time.

9. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

9.1 MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD 17TH

JUNE 2015

As Circulated

VOTING REQUIREMENT:

Simple Majority

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150701

ITEM: 9.1

Moved: Cr Kikeros

Seconded: Cr Wooltorton

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 17th

June 2015 be

accepted as a true and correct record.

CARRIED 6-0

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10 MANAGEMENT REPORTS

10.1 FINANCE REPORTS

10.1.1 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: ADM075

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 7th

July 2015

Author: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: 10.1.1 Cheque & EFT Listing

SUMMARY

Council to confirm the payment of creditors for the period 5th

June 2015 – 1st

July 2015 in

accordance with the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 section

13(1).

ATTACHMENT

Copy of list of accounts paid (EFT & cheque payments), which will enable Council to

confirm the payment of its creditors in accordance with Local Government (Financial

Management) Regulations 1996, Section 13(1).

BACKGROUND

Financial Regulations require a schedule of payments made through the Council bank

accounts to be presented to Council for their inspection. The list includes details for each

account paid incorporating the payee’s name, amount of payment, date of payment and

sufficient information to identify the transaction.

COMMENT

Invoices supporting all payments are available for inspection. All invoices and vouchers

presented to Council have been certified as to the receipt of goods and the provision of

services and as to prices, computations and costings, and that the amounts shown were due

for payment.

CONSULTATION

Nil

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Local Government Act 1996, Section 6.4 Financial Report

Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 -

Section 12 Payments from municipal fund or trust fund;

Section 13 Lists of accounts; and

Section 15 Rounding off figures

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POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150702

ITEM: 10.1.1

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Stirling

That payment listed as attachment 10.1.1. List of Accounts Due and Paid for the period 5th

June 2015 – 1st July 2015; and paid by the Chief Executive Officer under delegated

authority of Council, or by the Deputy CEO (in the Chief Executive Officer’s absence) as

delegated by the Chief Executive Officer including:

Manual Municipal cheques: 022367 - 022375

Municipal cheques: 27906 -27913

Municipal EFT’s: 8098 - 8178

Trust Cheques: Nil

Payroll direct debits: #26 - #1

Municipal Direct Debits 300615

Totalling $406,764.24 be approved and passed for payment.

CARRIED 6-0

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10.1.2 FINANCIAL REPORTS TO 30TH

JUNE 2015

SUMMARY

A Statement of Financial Activity and other supplementary financial information is produced

monthly as part of the Council meeting agenda.

BACKGROUND

The attached financial report for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 (marked 10.1.2) has

been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Financial Management Regulations.

COMMENT

Included with this report is the following:

Statement of Financial Activity for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015;

Summary Rates Trial Balance Report as at 30 June 2015;

Cash and Investment Listing;

Debtors Listing:

Other Supplementary Information;

CONSULTATION

Nil

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 34 - Financial activity statement

report — s. 6.4

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: ADM0075

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 8th

July 2015

Author: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: 10.1.2 Monthly Statement of Financial Activity

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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150703

ITEM: 10.1.2

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Kikeros

That Council receive the Statement of Financial Activity for the period 1 July 2014 to

30 June 2015; and other supplementary financial information as presented.

CARRIED 6-0

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10.1.3 DEBTORS FOR WRITE OFF

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: ADM0076

Disclosure of Interest: None

Date: 6th

July 2015

Author: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: Nil

SUMMARY

This report recommends the writing off an outstanding debt of $102.22.

BACKGROUND

The debt is as follows:

Debtor # Date Description Amount

1012 21/10/14 Recovery of costs for damaged DVD’s 102.22

COMMENT

The debtor has left the district and her whereabouts is unknown. Due to the minor amount

involved, and the low probability of successfully collecting the debt, it is considered that

engaging the services of a debt collection agency would only increase the cost to Council.

CONSULTATION

Nil

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Local Government Act 1995

6.12. Power to defer, grant discounts, waive or write off debts

(1) Subject to subsection (2) and any other written law, a local government

may —

(a) when adopting the annual budget, grant a discount or other incentive

for the early payment of any amount of money;

(b) waive or grant concessions in relation to any amount of money; or

(c) write off any amount of money,

which is owed to the local government.

(2) Subsection (1)(a) and (b) do not apply to an amount of money owing in

respect of rates and service charges.

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STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Writing off of this debt would result in $102.22 loss. This would have virtually no impact on

Councils financial position.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Absolute Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150704

ITEM 10.1.3

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Wooltorton

That in accordance with Section 6.12 (c) of the Local Government Act 1995 Council write off

the following debt:

Debtor # Date Description Amount

1012 21/10/14 Recovery of costs for damaged DVD’s 102.22

CARRIED 6-0

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10.1.4 2015/16 BUDGET AND IMPOSITION OF RATES & CHARGES

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: ADM0167

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 6th

July 2015

Author: Ian Walsh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: 10.1.4 (a) Recommendation Number 1

10.1.4 (b) Recommendation Number 10

SUMMARY

Every year a budget is prepared and submitted to Council. The budget details anticipated

income and expenditure for the coming year.

BACKGROUND

Nil

COMMENT

The draft budget has been prepared in accordance with Council’s Corporate Business Plan.

The budget is based on a 2% increase in rate yields and between 1.8% to 2.2% increased in

rubbish and other charges.

WA Local Government Grants Commission funding has been frozen at the 2014/15 level

until at least 2018/19.

Other operating grants have been increased modestly from last year.

Grants funds have again been secured through the “Additional State Initiative Fund” (ASIF)

for the provision of

Upgrading another section of the Bunjil-Carnamah Road

Funding has been secured through Roads of Regional Significance for the following:

Continued widening of the Carnamah-Eneabba Road

Resealing of 9.13 kilometres of Carnamah–Perenjori Rd

Federal Black Spot Funding has been approved to improve safety issues on various sections

of the Eneabba Coolimba Road

Roads to Recovery fund has been allocated to the following:

Construct and seal to 6.2m wide including kerbing of 0.17 kilometres of Slater St

Construct and seal to 6.2m wide including kerbing of 0.13 kilometres of Cooragabba

Street

Gravel re sheeting 2.0 kilometres of Winchester West Road

Installing drainage pipes on Rowland Road

Installing drainage

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Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief & Recovery Arrangement Funding (WANDRRA)

for Flood Damage

One of the funding conditions is that the work can not be performed by Council and therefore

Greenfield Technical Services will be responsible for engaging and managing contractors to

effect repairs on the following roads:

Camac Road

Mitchell Road

Caron Road

Back-Innering Road

Wellington Road

Earnings from interest on investments is expected to lower than previous years, with a

provision for interest earned on investments calculated at the rate of 1.2%

With the extensive road program this year, and subsequent grant income, there is room for

some “discretionary” expenditure.

Provision has been made for transfers to reserves to enable future projects to be undertaken.

This includes the following transfers:

$ 15,000 to the Fair Value Asset Reserve

$ 207,000 (net) to the Plant Reserve

$ 15,000 to the Long Service Leave Reserve

$ 5,000 to the Factory Housing Reserve

$ 3,000 to the Carnamah Pool Reserve

$ 25,000 to the Resurfacing Carnamah Bowling Club Green Reserve

$ 10,000 to the Resurfacing Playing Surface Carnamah Tennis Courts reserve

The replacement of the following plant is included in the budget:

2 x Vehicles

Road Sweeper

2 x Isuzu Prime Mover / Tip Truck

Ride on Lawn Mower

CONSULTATION

Council Staff

WA Local Government Grants Commission

Various funding agencies

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Local Government Act 1995

Section 6.2 Budget to be adopted prior to 31st August

Section 6.32 Imposition of rates to make up budget deficiency

Section 6.45 Imposition of rates instalment administration charge

Section 6.51 Imposition of interest on overdue rates

Section 6.46 Granting of discounts for early payment of rates

Section 6.16 Imposition of Fees and Charges

and

Health Act 1911

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POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The proposed budget for 1015/16 is a balanced budget.

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Absolute / Simple Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION

ITEM 10.3.4

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150705

RECOMMENDATION 1

Moved: Cr Kikeros

Seconded: Cr Bowman

That Council adopts the draft 2015/16 budget as presented in attachment

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150706

RECOMMENDATION 2

Moved: Cr Wooltorton

Seconded: Cr Stirling

That Council imposes the following uniform general and minimum rates on

rateable land:

Rating Category Minimum Rate $ Rate in $ (c)

GRV Townsite 672.00 13.5392

GRV Rural 490.00 13.5392

GRV Mining 672.00 27.0785

UV Rural & Mining 672.00 2.109

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150707

RECOMMENDATION 3

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Stirling

That Council impose an administration charge of $9.00 per rates instalment notice,

for those ratepayers that elect the instalment option, and a single administration

charge of $26.50 for persons entering into payment arrangements other than by

the instalment plan.

Voting Requirement: Simple Majority

CARRIED 6-0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150708

RECOMMENDATION 4

Moved: Cr Kikeros

Seconded: Cr Cockin

That Council impose an interest charge of 5.5% per annum on rates where an

election is made to pay in accordance with the permitted instalment plan.

Voting Requirement: Simple Majority

CARRIED 6-0

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150709

RECOMMENDATION 5

Moved: Cr Stirling

Seconded: Cr Cockin

That Council impose an interest charge of 11.00% per annum on all other rates

that remain unpaid after becoming due and payable, including all payment

arrangements other than the instalment plan.

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150710

RECOMMENDATION 6

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded Cr Kikeros

That no discount is given where rates are paid in full by the due date.

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150711

RECOMMENDATION 7

Moved: Cr Stirling

Seconded: Cr Bowman

That Council impose the following refuse collection charges where a property

receives, or is eligible to receive, a rubbish collection service:

Domestic Refuse Collection:

$247.00 per annum per mobile garbage bin service (+ GST where

applicable).

Commercial Refuse Collection:

$247.00 per annum per mobile garbage bin service (+ GST where

applicable).

$1929.00 (including GST) per annum per 1.5m³ bin service.

$3857.00 (including GST) per annum per 3m³ bin service.

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150712

RECOMMENDATION 8

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Kikeros

That Council impose the following sewerage charges where a property receives, or

is eligible to receive a service:

Sewerage Charge Category A

$767.00 (No GST) per annum

Sewerage Charge Category B

$425.00 (No GST) per annum

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150713

RECOMMENDATION 9

Moved: Cr Kikeros

Seconded: Cr Wooltorton

That Council imposes fees and charges for the 2015/16 financial year draft budget

as presented in attachment

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150714

RECOMMENDATION 10

Moved: Cr Stirling

Seconded: Cr Kikeros

That Council re-affirm the attached materiality policy of 10%

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150715

RECOMMENDATION 11

Moved: Cr Cockin

Seconded: Cr Kikeros

That Council adopts the Significant Accounting Policy on pages 2 to 7 (Note 1) of

the attached Budget Notes

Voting Requirement: Absolute Majority

CARRIED 6-0

BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY

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10.2. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

10.2.1 CONCESSIONAL LOADING REQUEST – STEVEMACS BULK

FUEL

Applicant: Stevemacs Bulk Fuel

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: ADM0255

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 2nd

July 2015

Author: Chief Executive Officer

Attachments: 10.2.1 Correspondence from applicant and extracts from

heavy haulage RAV schedules.

SUMMARY

This report recommends:

That Council approve of the request from Stevemacs Bulk Fuel to operate Network

4 and Network 7 heavy haulage vehicle configurations under the Main Roads

Concessional Loading Scheme on specified local roads within the Shire of

Carnamah.

That the curfew conditions specifying that there should be no Network 7

movements on the Three Springs- Eneabba Road and the Carnamah – Eneabba

Road from May to October each year be lifted.

BACKGROUND

The applicant is seeking permission to for concessional loading as follows:

Network 4 configuration – delivery of bulk diesel fuel to the Eneabba mine site (2.00 km

on the Three Springs Eneabba Road from the Brand Highway). The total mass weight

under the concessional loading scheme would equate to 98 tonnes rather than the 87.5

tonne limit without concessional loading.

Network 7 configuration – delivery of bulk fuel off Brand Highway to the BP fuel depot in

Carnamah via the Three Springs- Eneabba Road and the Carnamah – Eneabba Road. The

total mass weight would equate to 121.5 tonnes rather than the 107.5 tonne limit without

concessional loading. This would result in a reduction of 118 trips to 104 trips per annum.

COMMENT

There has previously been some reluctance to grant concessional loading to heavy haulage

operators due to the possible adverse impact on the Shires road network due to heavier

weights, particularly on gravel roads and roads with a bitumen seal width of less than 7.00

metres.

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In discussions with the heavy haulage section of Main Roads WA, ( MRWA) it has been

ascertained that while a precedent could be set in allowing concessional loading for one

operator, operators who have been given approval for concessional loading are subject to a

very rigid and closely monitored set of conditions which are applied by MRWA. This may

dissuade seasonal grain cartage contractors from applying for concessional loading for

their configurations.

Council could, if it wished limit its permission for concessional loading to the

transportation of bulk fuel on the basis that it will result in less truck movements of a

combustible commodity.

It is noted that the Shire has imposed curfew conditions on the movement of Network 7

vehicles on the Three Springs-Eneabba Road and the Carnamah –Eneabba Road from May

to October each year. To accommodate the applicant’s request, this curfew would need to

be lifted and would apply to all operators of Network 7 configurations. It is assumed that

the curfew conditions were imposed to ensure that all grain on these vehicles was

transported in the drier moths of the year, thus having less impact on the roads in question.

Over the last ten years, there has been significant upgrading of the Carnamah – Eneabba

Road (widening) which enables it to better sustain heavy haulage traffic. In addition, due

to Carnamah being a primary CBH receival point with increased storage capacity, there is

less necessity for grain carting by road outside of the months from November to April.

The Three Spring – Eneabba Road still remains to be upgraded however, with respect to

widening.

On balance, it is considered that the request for concessional loading by the applicant will

not result in an appreciable impact on the roads the subject of the application. It is also

considered that any precedent could be limited to the transportation of bulk fuel as

opposed to other commodities.

CONSULTATION

Main Roads WA – Heavy Haulage Section

Manager of Works and Services

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

MRWA – Restricted Access Vehicles Policy

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Shire Policy 6.2 – Heavy Transport Routes and Operations

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150716

ITEM 10.2.1

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded Cr Stirling

That Council approve of the request from Stevemacs Bulk Fuel to operate

Network 4 and Network 7 heavy vehicle configurations under the Main Roads

Concessional Loading Scheme on specified local roads within the Shire of

Carnamah.

That the curfew conditions specifying that there should be no Network 7

movements on the Three Springs- Eneabba Road and the Carnamah – Eneabba

Road from May to October each year be lifted.

CARRIED 6-0

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10.3 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

Mr Malcolm Pumphrey declared an financial interest in item 10.3.2

2.44pm Mr Malcolm Pumphrey and Mrs Kylie Kammann left the meeting

2.45pm Mr Ian Walsh and Ms Sarah Boyton left the meeting

10.3.1 MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC:

CONSIDERATION OF CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS.

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: N/A

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 7th

July 2015

Author: Executive Support Officer

Attachments: Nil

BACKGROUND

Item 10.3.2 of the Agenda of 15th

July 2015 deal with matters affecting Council, of which

the meeting may be closed to the public.

Council considered a separate confidential report marked 10.3.2.

COMMENT

Nil

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

Local Government Act 1995 Section 5.23 (2)(a)(c)(d)(e) Meetings generally open to the

public.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150717

ITEM 10.3.1

Moved: Cr Kikeros

Seconded: Cr Bowman

That the meeting be closed to the public to consider Confidential Item 10.3.2 of the 15th

July Agenda

CARRIED 6-0

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10.3.2 CONFIDENTIAL ITEM.

File: PER Author: Chief Executive Officer Date 7th July 2015

VOTING REQUIREMENT

Simple Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150718

ITEM 10.3.2

Moved: Cr Bowman

Seconded: Cr Wooltorton

That in accordance with the provisions of the Contract of Employment between the Shire

of Carnamah and Mr Malcolm Pumphrey (“the parties”) discussions be initiated between

the parties about a possible contract renewal.

CARRIED 6-0

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10.3.3 MOTION TO RE-OPEN THE MEETING

Applicant: N/A

Location / Address: N/A

File Ref: N/A

Disclosure of Interest: Nil

Date: 7th

July 2015

Author: Executive Support Officer

Attachments: Nil

VOTING REQUIREMENT:

Simple Majority

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20150719

ITEM 10.3.2

Moved: Cr Wooltorton

Seconded: Cr Kikeros

That the meeting be re-opened to the public

CARRIED 6-0

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2.40pm Mr Ian Walsh, Mr Malcolm Pumphrey and Ms Sarah Boyton returned to

the meeting

11. ORDERING THE COMMON SEAL

12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND MEMBERS.

13. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN.

14. NOTICE OF MOTIONS.

(For consideration at the following meeting, if given during the meeting).

15. NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE ADMITTED BY

COUNCIL.

16. CLOSURE OF MEETING.

There being no further business, the President declared the meeting closed at 2.49pm.

SHIRE OF CARNAMAH

These Minutes were confirmed at a meeting on the 19th

August 2015

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Presiding Person at the Meeting

at which the Minutes were Confirmed

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Date